Chapter 394:  The Florida Mental Health Act “AKA “The Baker Act”

Description:

 Chapter 394 is the Florida Mental Health Act, also known as "The Baker Act”.  It provides for the voluntary or involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment of a person in a mental health crisis. This course highlights some of the significant changes to the Baker Act, definitions, patient rights, clinical records, confidentiality, voluntary admissions, involuntary admissions and information on the 2024 Baker Act Reference Guide. 

Course Objectives:

1. Participants will understand the legislative intent behind the Baker Act, and learn about recent changes to the law.
2. Participants will demonstrate knowledge of Chapter 394 Definitions.
3. Participants will be versed on Client Rights, Records and Confidentiality.
4. Participants will be able to differentiate between Voluntary and Non-Voluntary admissions.
5. Participants will be able to differentiate between Involuntary Inpatient Placement and Involuntary Outpatient Services
6. Participants will be introduced to the 2024 Baker Act Reference Guide and important acronyms

General Products

$15.00

Course # 20-467756

Approved By:

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling CE # 50-8004

National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP 6663

Florida Certification Board 5229-A (Types: Addiction, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Peer Services)

Please check with your state board if it is not listed here.